Chef in Hounslow

35 hours per week full time contract – Subject to full Airport ID and completion of 3 months’ probation. £ per hour. Shift Pattern is 4 on 2 off. Mix of early and late shift. Guaranteed overtime. Any employee benefits, rewards and recognition.

About the Role

Chef at Etihad Airways Lounge Heathrow Airport T4. We’re experience makers and relationship builders. Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together.

Daily food production and preparation for all services including Breakfast, Salad Bar, all proteins, cold sweets, cakes, scones etc. Follow Menu Cycle, ensuring quantities, portion size and production methods are always adhered to. Making full use of any leftover food. Tasting of all dishes prepared and adjusted where necessary. Ensure all counters are set up to the company’s high standard using in house Planograms. Completion of wastage records, temperature records, delivery records & cleaning schedules. Reporting any discrepancies to your Line Manager / Supervisor. Ensure that a ready supply of all service items are available at all times, liaising with front of house staff to ensure a smooth, efficient service to our customers. Always ensure correct Portion Control. Ensure back of house is always kept clean and tidy, including all fridges & freezers, report any breakdowns & malfunctions. Comply with all legal & company procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, health & safety & personal hygiene. Assisting the Head Chef with stock take, orders & special days. Deputising for the Head Chef in his absence. Assist with the daily cleaning. Carry out any reasonable request from any member of the management team at any time. Report to the Duty Manager / Head Chef at the end of the shift.

Essential

• Chef experience
• Excellent craft skills
• Kitchen experience
• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment

Desirable

• Lounge experience

At Sodexo Live! we believe in making every moment count, for the guests we serve and for our team members. We take pride in crafting exceptional events at the most prestigious venues on the planet, making every event a positive story worth telling. Whether at high-profile sports venues, cultural destinations, corporate events or once-in-a-lifetime social functions, you won’t just craft the moment… you’ll be immersed in the action. As part of the Sodexo Live! team, you belong to something greater. You bring people together and make a real impact in local communities through the power of shared experiences. You have the opportunity to gain the skills to thrive for a long-term career with a team that is inclusive and always ready to embrace the moment.

Globally, Sodexo Live! contributes to the success of events such as Royal Ascot, the Tour de France, the Rugby World Cup and soon the Paris 2024 Games, and showcases exceptional venues such as the Eiffel Tower Restaurants, Bateaux Parisiens, Yachts de Paris, the Royal Academy of Arts in London, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the Hard Rock Stadium, the Scottish National Gallery, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. Other venues in the UK include Fulham FC, the ACC Liverpool, and Edinburgh’s magnificent Signet Library.

Sodexo Live! is part of Sodexo which provides catering, facilities management, employee benefits and personal home services to 100 million consumers daily in 56 countries. At Sodexo we believe in the difference a day makes. That’s why we are proud to focus on people’s essential needs: we see them as key to improve the quality of life.